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Endo Is Second Bidder For Salix

by Michael McCoy
March 16, 2015 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 93, Issue 11

Seeking to best an earlier deal, Endo International has offered to acquire Salix Pharmaceuticals for $175.00 per share in cash and stock. Last month, Salix, a specialist in gastrointestinal treatments, agreed to be acquired by Valeant Pharmaceuticals for $158.00 per share, or about $14 billion including debt. Valeant says it stands by its all-cash deal, “which delivers immediate and certain value to Salix shareholders.” Salix says it will review the new offer.

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